What is the water quality grade for Pasco-Padgett North Lake?

Pasco-Padgett North Lake in Pasco County, Florida received a water quality grade of B (Good). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 19.5 µg/L.

Is Pasco-Padgett North Lake safe to swim in?

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels. Pasco-Padgett North Lake has an overall water quality grade of B. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.

Pasco-Padgett North Lake

Pasco County, FloridaMesotrophic

Pasco-Padgett North Lake is a mesotrophic lake in Pasco County, Florida. Water quality is graded B based on 2 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 53 other monitored lakes in Pasco County, Pasco-Padgett North Lake ranks #10 for water quality.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2020-07-22. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.

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Swimming Safety

Good for swimming, clear water with low algae levels

Water Quality Grade: B, Good

Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 19.5 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 50.

Metric	Value	Grade
Water Clarity (Secchi Depth)	5.6 ft	C
Phosphorus	19.5 µg/L	B
Chlorophyll-a (Algae)	No data
Trophic State Index (TSI)	50	Mesotrophic

Moderate nutrients, good water quality

Location

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County Ranking

Ranked #10 of 54 lakes in Pasco County

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Pasco-Padgett North Lake holds Grade B. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.

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Lake Size & Watershed

Watershed (drainage) area

3 sq mi

Surface area

143 acres

Mean depth (est.)

6.2 ft

Shoreline

3.2 mi

Elevation

79 ft

Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.

Data Sources

Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal

Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)

Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards

Most recent sample: 2020-07-22

Monitoring stations: 3

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